Season 8 of Savvy Talk continues with another powerful moment from the Self-Reliance Summit, this time featuring the iconic ‪Halle Berry‬. In this special episode, I sit down with Halle Berry, for a conversation about confidence, reinvention, and staying rooted in self-worth. You’ll hear us talk about: How to stay grounded when the world tries to define you Why reinvention is a mindset, not a moment The real meaning of self-worth and how to protect it How to bet on yourself no matter where you are in your journey 🎧 Press play for a raw, real, and powerful conversation about trusting your story and writing your next chapter with boldness and grace. 📘 Inspired by my book The 7 Rules of Self-Reliance. This one’s a masterclass in resilience and reinvention. Let’s go. Plus, I’m taking your questions! Drop them in the comments or submit them on digitalandsavvy.com for a chance to be featured in an upcoming episode. If you found this episode helpful, don’t forget to: 👍 Like this video 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes 📩 Share it with someone who needs a reminder that it's never too late to start again. 📌 Follow me for more insights: Instagram: @Mahagaber LinkedIn: Maha Abouelenein Website: digitalandsavvy.com

Season 8 of Savvy Talk continues with a powerful moment from the Self-Reliance Summit held last October, this time featuring none other than Gary Vee. In this special episode, I sit down with one of my favorite clients and someone who fully embodies the mindset of self-reliance: Gary Vaynerchuk. We dive into a conversation about intuition, trusting your gut, and what it really takes to lead and build in a noisy, fast-moving world. You’ll hear us talk about: Why trusting your gut might be your biggest advantage How to stop overthinking and start making moves What most people get wrong about instincts and decision-making Why failure stings less when it’s your decision 🎧 Press play for a raw, real, and refreshingly honest take on what it means to bet on yourself. 📘 Inspired by my book The 7 Rules of Self-Reliance. This conversation is Rule #1 in action: Stay Low, Keep Moving. This one’s short, but it hits deep. Let’s go. Plus, I’m taking your questions. So drop them in the comments or submit them on digitalandsavvy.com for a chance to be featured in an upcoming episode! If you found this episode helpful, don’t forget to: 👍 Like this video 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes 📩 Share this with someone who needs to hear it 📌 Follow me for more insights: Instagram: @Mahagaber LinkedIn: Maha Abouelenein Website: digitalandsavvy.com

Season 8 of Savvy Talk continues with a solo episode! I’m back with another deep dive into the strategies, mindset shifts, and insights that will help you own your personal brand, build your reputation, and create more opportunities in 2025. In this episode, we cover: ✅  The power of personal brand values—how to define what you stand for and communicate it clearly ✅  Why clarity beats complexity—the secret to making people remember you ✅  Networking with purpose—how to connect with the right people and build relationships that matter ✅  Your digital diet—what you consume impacts how you think, communicate, and lead ✅  The strengths-first mindset—why focusing on what you’re great at is the real growth hack I also share updates on my coaching program Savvy Hour and the biggest breakthroughs I’ve seen from members so far. If you’re serious about elevating your personal brand and standing out in your industry, this episode is for you. Plus, I’m taking your questions—so drop them in the comments or submit them on digitalandsavvy.com for a chance to be featured in an upcoming episode! If you found this episode helpful, don’t forget to: 👍 Like this video 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes 📩 Share this with someone who needs to hear it 📌 Follow me for more insights: Instagram: @Mahagaber LinkedIn: Maha Abouelenein Website: digitalandsavvy.com

In this episode, I sit down with Loren Ridinger—a powerhouse entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and co-founder of Market America. Loren and her husband, JR Ridinger, built a global empire, empowering thousands of entrepreneurs to achieve financial independence. But when she lost JR after 36 years of partnership and marriage, she faced an unimaginable challenge: how to turn grief into purpose. We dive into: The love story behind her new book, Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up? Living Your Best Life After Losing Your Greatest Love How she found strength and confidence again after loss The leadership lessons she learned while building (and continuing) her empire The power of vulnerability and why showing up—even when you're not sure how—is everything Why personal branding, reputation, and resilience matter now more than ever This episode is filled with raw emotion, life-changing insights, and powerful takeaways on love, loss, leadership, and reinvention. Loren's story is a masterclass in resilience—and whether you're navigating personal challenges or looking to redefine your future, this conversation will inspire you to show up for yourself, no matter what. 🎧 Tune in now and let us know your biggest takeaway! 📖 Grab Loren’s book here: Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up?  About Loren Ridinger: Loren Ridinger is the co-founder of Market America and SHOP.COM, a global entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and advocate for financial independence. Her company has paid out over $6 billion to independent entrepreneurs worldwide. Through her work in business, beauty, and self-development, Loren continues to empower and inspire others to step into their fullest potential. 📌 Follow Loren: Instagram: @lorenridinger Website: lorenridinger.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - The love story behind Scrambled or Sunny Side Up 06:46 - Navigating grief and rediscovering purpose 12:58 - Leadership, legacy, and resilience 20:35 - The power of showing up even when it’s hard 27:43 - Loren’s biggest lesson on success and reinvention

Exciting Summer Surprise! While our podcast is taking a short break for the summer, we've got something special for you. Joining us on this episode is none other than Gary Vaynerchuk for an insightful conversation from Cannes Lions in France in June. We were both on a panel at SRMG Beach, discussing all things culture and tech. Gary delivers his trademark raw and practical knowledge bombs. Get ready for an epic podcast episode! Don`t miss our signature Rapid-fire questions in the end & prepare to be inspired! Let us know your thoughts on Instagram. Your feedback means the world to us! Stay awesome and enjoy your summer while we gear up for the return of Season Eight on Savvy Talk. Happy listening About Gary Vaynerchuk Gary Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur, and serves as the Chairman of VaynerX, the CEO of VaynerMedia and the Creator & CEO of VeeFriends.  Gary is considered one of the leading global minds on what’s next in culture, relevance and the internet. Known as “GaryVee” he is described as one of the most forward thinkers in business – he acutely recognizes trends and patterns early to help others understand how these shifts impact markets and consumer behavior. Whether its emerging artists, esports, NFT investing or digital communications, Gary understands how to bring brand relevance to the forefront. He is a prolific angel investor with early investments in companies such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Venmo, Snapchat, Coinbase and Uber.  Gary is an entrepreneur at heart — he builds businesses. Today, he helps Fortune 1000 brands leverage consumer attention through his full service advertising agency, VaynerMedia which has offices in NY, LA, London, Mexico City, LATAM and Singapore. VaynerMedia is part of the VaynerX holding company which also includes VaynerProductions, VaynerNFT, Gallery Media Group, The Sasha Group, Tracer, VaynerSpeakers, VaynerTalent, and VaynerCommerce. Gary is also the Co-Founder of VaynerSports, Resy and Empathy Wines. Gary guided both Resy and Empathy to successful exits — both were sold respectively to American Express and Constellation Brands. He’s also a Board Member at Candy Digital, Co-Founder of VCR Group, Co-Founder of ArtOfficial, and Creator & CEO of VeeFriends. Gary was recently named to the Fortune list of the Top 50 Influential people in the NFT industry. In addition to running multiple businesses, Gary documents his life daily as a CEO through his social media channels which has more than 34 million followers and garnishes over 272 million monthly impressions/views across all platforms. His podcast ‘The GaryVee Audio Experience’ ranks among the top podcasts globally. He is a five-time New York Times Best-Selling Author and one of the most highly sought after public speakers.  Gary serves on the board of MikMak, Bojangles Restaurants, and Pencils of Promise. He is also a longtime Well Member of Charity:Water. You can find Gary Vaynerchuk on Instagram and on his website. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:36 Getting Consumer Attention in the Age of Speed and Noise 3:39 What Brands Are Getting Wrong in Shifting Consumer Attention 4:30 Brands Lacking Common Sense in Modern Marketing 5:39 The Key to Being Culturally Relevant: Caring 8:56 Understanding PAC: Platforms and Culture 12:52 What Brands Can Do to Be Culturally Relevant 15:14 The Underappreciated Value of Social Media for Brands 16:25 The Unavoidable Future Impact of Deepfake Videos 24:07 Embracing Evolution 25:14 Rapid-fire section - Word Association Game 26:23 Optimism for the Middle East 26:58 The Broken Concept of Branding 28:20 Media and Creative Under One Roof 33:40 Your brand is your reputation. The single most important thing you have. 36:36 outro

Welcome to Season 7 of Savvy Talk, I am excited to bring you leading voices from those shaping Dubai's cultural scene. Today we are joined by Lynn Al Khatib, Head of Communication at Chalhoub Group, the largest luxury retailer and distributor in the Middle East and North Africa. She has over 15 years of corporate and brand communication experience. Together, we dive into the fascinating world of communication strategies, industry insights, and talk about her journey from a corporate nutritionist to her current role at Chalhoub Group. Whether you're a communication enthusiast, a professional in the field, or simply curious about effective communications, this episode is for you! About Lynn Al Khatib Lynn Al Khatib is the Group Head of Communication at Chalhoub Group, the largest luxury retailer and distributor in the Middle East and North Africa. With over 15 years of corporate and brand communication experience, Lynn is an expert in developing communication strategies, managing social media channels, and building corporate brands. She joined Chalhoub Group in 2021 after a successful tenure as the Global Nutrition, Health, and Wellness Communication Manager at Nestlé S.A. Lynn's diverse background includes leading regional campaigns in nutrition and wellness, establishing corporate communications strategies, and driving impactful initiatives. At Chalhoub Group, Lynn plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's communication and branding strategy. Her responsibilities include building the Group's corporate brand, managing social media channels, and overseeing internal and external communications. She recently led the #نحن_المستقبل (#MYBOLDFUTURE) campaign, which aims to highlight the abundant career opportunities available in the Kingdom's retail sector for Saudi youth and propel them into dynamic careers within the luxury retail industry. Lynn's expertise and dedication have been instrumental in enhancing Chalhoub Group's reputation and fostering meaningful connections with stakeholders. With a Master's Degree in Nutrition and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Lynn combines her passion for communication with her commitment to promoting healthier lifestyles. Through her strategic approach and industry knowledge, Lynn continues to contribute to Chalhoub Group's success in the ever-expanding luxury retail market of the Middle East and North Africa. You can follow Lynn Al Khatib on Instagram and find out more at the Chalhoub Group website. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:34 Lynn Al Khatib journey to the communications world 2:57 Even as a nutritionist I was scaling up informations 3:10 Falling in love for Internal Communications  5:11 Corporate Communications at Chalhoub Group    7:20 What did change in communications? How to do real time Communications?   9:35 Social Media strategy is about Authenticity & Transparency   11:57 Stakeholders engagement is not a side job    14:50 Sustainability and Retail 16:00 #نحن_المستقبل (#MYBOLDFUTURE) campaign    20:50 3 Reasons to pursue a career in fashion retail  23:19 How to start in PR and Communications? 26:46 How to stay updated with trends? Be in it 28:25 AI impact in PR and Communications industry 29:45 Rapid Fire Questions 32:50 outro 

Welcome to Season 7 of Savvy Talk, I am excited to bring you leading voices from those shaping Dubai's cultural scene. Today we are joined by Christiana Maxion, The Dubai Matchmaker. And as she likes to say, "I am a native New Yorker rewriting the blueprint of the Dubai dating universe". From climbing the career ladder in education to establishing her own successful matchmaking agency, Christiana's journey is nothing short of remarkable. Tune in as we discuss her empowering approach to dating, the challenges she faced along the way, and her vision for transforming the dating landscape in the region. And also her plans for launching an app to help friendship building for adults. About Christiana Maxion Christiana climbed the career ladder in education, becoming a school leader and published author by the age of twenty-nine. Her journey led her to Dubai in 2019, a city teeming with over two hundred nationalities and inspiring individuals who make things happen. In 2020, Christiana started a comedic Instagram account, sharing her experiences as a Western expat navigating the Dubai dating scene during and post-lockdown. Her account gained immense popularity as she fearlessly promoted empowered dating with high standards and zero expectations. Revealing the brutal truths about dating in Dubai resonated with her followers, although it led to an unexpected turn in her career when her employer discovered the account. Undeterred, Christiana used this setback as an opportunity for reflection and established her own matchmaking agency. With a vision to revolutionize the dating landscape in the region, Christiana's agency gained rapid success, earning widespread media attention within just six months. Notably, she caught the eye of Patti Stanger and her team, who invited Christiana to represent Millionaire's Club and Cinqe Matchmaking in the GCC. Together, they have achieved remarkable results, boasting a 96% success rate and holding the largest global matchmaking database with thousands of happy couples matched. As the first public matchmaker and the premier elite service for the affluent, Christiana's agency is the number one choice in town. Stay tuned as we delve into her remarkable journey and insights in this captivating podcast episode. You can find Christiana Maxion on Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook and on her website. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:20 Christiana's journey - The Dubai Matchmaker 2:10 Empowering standpoint - Date with High Standards and Zero Expectations 3:02 The most interesting people leave in UAE 3:24 Stating her Matchmaker Agency 4:31 Patti Stanger call and Millionaire's Club partnership 6:45 96% success rate 7:59 How I work as a Matchmaker 8:34 Challenges you face in Dubai 9:17 Author of a book - Toby and The Falcon 10:12 Misconception on the business of Matchmaker 23:55 outro

Welcome to Season 7 of Savvy Talk, I am excited to bring you leading voices from those shaping Dubai's cultural scene. Today we are joined by Nadine Kanso. She is an amazing designer and artist that has reimagined calligraphy by incorporating Arabic into her rings and necklaces. Nadine illuminates eye-catching letters and meaningful phrases, adorning them with diamonds and fascinating gemstones. We talk about her story, the power and importance of Arab culture. And how Nadine is using her art and Arab language to preserve this beautiful heritage.  She recently made us all proud by being the first Arab designer to collaborate with French Luxury Maison, Guerlain. About Nadine Kanso Cultural Entrepreneur, Artist Photographer, Creative director of Bil Arabi, a modern brand that reflects introspective messages and deep meaning into unparalleled eye-catching jewelry for all outspoken generations. Nadine was born in Beirut , Lebanon. She grew up in the Arab world embodying the calligraphical exquisiteness surrounding her, she gained a deep infatuation for typography laying the foundation for her groundbreaking designs. Nadine launched her radical jewelry brand Bil Arabi in 2006, establishing herself as Dubai’s electrifying pioneer in jewelry making with disruptive designs instigating a never seen before trend. You can find Nadine Kanso on Instagram, and find out more about Bil Arabi on their website, on Instagram And on Facebook. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:57 Nadine`s story   2:32 Spread the Message of who we are as Arabics  3:32 We jewelry was introduced in your art and design?   5:17 From an Art Project to a business - Bil Arabi 8:37 Do you feel as an artist or entrepreneur?  9:12 Sharing the Arabic culture with the world 11:40 Misconceptions about the Arabic world  12:52 Preserving the Arabic language  16:21 UAE the place to be  17:46 The essential of the collection  21:15 What's next?  22:11 What inspires you? 23:55 outro

Welcome to Season 7 of Savvy Talk, I am excited to bring you leading voices from those shaping Dubai's cultural scene. Today we are joined by Mohanad Al Hattab, one of the most prominent and talented comic influencers in the Arab world. He finds joy and fulfillment from making people laugh, including myself. I can't count how many times he made me laugh with his characters and stories. Let's learn with someone that mastered comic timing, cultural relevance, digital platforms and storytelling. Mohanad is Syrian, but he was born and raised in the United Arab Emirates. He completed his undergraduate in marketing and management at American University of Sharjah. He then earned his master's in marketing at Brunel University. But was telling funny stories that captivated him. He began on social media by making humorous short films in English, but once he published a video in Arabic and was culturally relevant to the Middle East region, his rapid growth started. Which helped him establish his brand. More than 747,000 followers on each of the platforms, Instagram and Tiktok, consume his innovative sketches. This success made him manage to land deals with big brands such as Lay's potato chips, Deliveroo, Chiclets gum and more. He develops identities and back stories for each character, and periodically releases highly-anticipated new updates in their individual sagas.  You can follow Mohanad Al Hattab on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:42 We meet at Beyonce concert 2:30 Mohanad Al Hattab`s story 4:45 When I did in Arabic I when viral 5:40 The creative process and inspiration comes from Being an Audience Member 7:43 Finding your voice 10:50 Importance of laugh in our lives 11:40 Have no expectatives, just create 13:00 Who inspires you as a comedian? 14:21 Comedian creative process 15:34 Deal with hate with logic 18:54 Rapid Fire Questions 23:47 Plans for 2023 28:20 Observations about Arabic culture 30:09 Outro

Welcome to Season 7 of Savvy Talk, I am excited to bring you leading voices from those shaping Dubai's cultural scene. Today we are joined by Zahra Abdalla, someone I personally have been following and enjoying her approach to cooking. She considers herself a modern-day Bedouin.  About Zahra Abdalla Her culinary journey started with her online blog in 2010 and soon thereafter she presented her own cooking shows on MBC3 and hosted the fourth season of a food and travel documentary show called Maggi Diaries on MBC1, where she traveled to Egypt, India, Spain, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia, and met amazing, inspiring and wonderful women of change who addressed important social issues including food wastage, hunger, environment, mindfulness and women empowerment. Working from her studio, Abdalla develops and creates modern interpretations of Middle Eastern recipes, inspired by her childhood, the flavors of the region and her travels. For her, food is her artistry as well as therapy, and a medium through which long-forgotten memories can be brought back to life or new ones can be made. She is a keen advocate of sustainability and the importance of being mindful of how we source our food, prepare our food and eat our food.   In addition to her public roles, Abdalla is an avid food entrepreneur and founder of Zahra’s Kitchen, a retail frozen food range available for sale in over 35 Spinney and Waitrose locations across the UAE. She is married and has three young boys and a little puppy. She loves to travel, stay fit and collect art when she is not obsessing over new recipes. You can find Zahra Abdalla on her Website, and follow her on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and on YouTube. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:57 Zahra Abdalla`s story and heritage  2:02 How her multicultural background influenced her cooking and journey  4:58 Food as a vehicle to tell stories  06:06 Food save me  10:56 Are people cooking more or less 12:15 Book: “Cooking with Zahra” 21:58 Feed your soul project 25:00 Kitchen a place to create 27:30 outro  Please tell me what you would love to hear more about and we will deliver! If you’re new here, follow Savvy Talk in all podcast players.

I’m joined today by Gregg Pearce, Head of du’s Small Offices, Home Offices and Small Enterprises segment — known as SoHo and SE. He is accountable for the end-to-end performance of the SOHO & SE segment, improving market penetration, and evolving the customer experience and value propositions for their clients. Gregg is an customer-focused and target-driven transformational leader, with a proven ability to build a high performance culture. He is skilled in defining and implementing complex business strategies and achieving high sales growth and operational excellence.  We talk about the importance of building team culture, and the lessons he has learnt from being a professional footballer in the UK.  This is part of our special series in partnership with du Business called Inspiring Growth, to celebrate entrepreneurship and highlight business success. We feature eight successful entrepreneurs and innovators who shared their personal stories to help others learn valuable lessons. Throughout the show, we will focus on growth, exploring the path of how they turned their dreams into reality. We hope this proves to be both inspirational and valuable for those who are facing their own personal and business challenges, as always du Business is your partner to enable business and personal growth. You can connect with Gregg on LinkedIn, and find out more at the du Business website. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:03 Ramadan experience 2:18 What is your job at du Business in one sentence? 2:36 The common trait you found on successful entrepreneur   3:39 When resilience made you overcome obstacles   4:50 What did your professional soccer career teach you for your business career?   6:16 The whole of communication 8:06 Lessons from managing people and serving clients     10:39 Culture is the most important thing - Doing the right thing is never the wrong thing 11:59 Dos & Don'ts  13:03 From Dreamer to a business owner  14:18 Advice for young entrepreneurs and business owners - Be Brave! 15:14 Ontro

Joining me today is Mark Azzam, Founder and Owner of Back to Games and Gameinox, Partner and Director at Boardgame Space Games Distribution. From a young age, Mark found himself traveling to imaginary realms inspired by elements of science fiction and fantasy. This also included gaming with his mother, where they played everything from snakes and ladders to chess. After traveling the globe for more than 18 years as a pilot, Mark launched Back to Games in 2015. Serving thousands of gamers and non-gamers alike, while pioneering the tabletop shopping experience. Then in 2017, he went on to partner with Boardgame Space to make board and card games more accessible to the region, by translating the most renowned games to Arabic, and supplying its products to both hobby stores and mass market chains across the Middle East. And finally, earlier this year he founded Gameinox to help spread gaming beyond people’s homes, through team building and employee empowerment activations, to schools, to universities, and to create the first tabletop gaming convention in the Middle East.  This is part of our special series in partnership with du Business called Inspiring Growth, to celebrate entrepreneurship and highlight business success. We feature eight successful entrepreneurs and innovators who shared their personal stories to help others learn valuable lessons. Throughout the show, we will focus on growth, exploring the path of how they turned their dreams into reality. We hope this proves to be both inspirational and valuable for those who are facing their own personal and business challenges, as always du Business is your partner to enable business and personal growth. You can follow Mark Azzam on LinkedIn, and find out more about his companies here: Back To Games: Website • Instagram • TikTok • YouTube Boardgame Space: Website • Instagram • YouTube Gameinox: Website • Instagram • TikTok Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:46 From a pilot to becoming an entrepreneur 2:17 The passion for Board Games 2:56 How did you build 3 businesses? Back to Games; Boardgame Space and Gameinox 4:10 Importance & challenges of introducing people on board games  5:15 How to introduce people to the modern way of gaming 5:52 Competing for attention with screens 6:40 Translating Board Games to Arabic 7:44 Entrepreneurship path 8:39 Board Games in the Corporate world - Team and Culture building in a post-pandemic world  9:54 Dos & Don'ts 10:40 From Dreamer to a business owner  11:55 Feeling successful 12:24 Advice to young entrepreneurs 13:02 Favorite Board Games 14:57 3 board games people should try during Ramadan? 16:10 Outro

Joining me today is Omar Almheiri, founder and Chief Technical Officer at Letswork. Omar graduated in 2017 from Northeastern University in Boston with a degree in electrical engineering. Right after graduation, he was selected for the E25 entrepreneurship program at EMAAR, where he launched Letswork, an app that helps people gain access to the best workspaces in the UAE. In this episode, we’ll learn more about the evolution of co-working in Dubai, how Omar and his team handled the difficulties during COVID lockdowns, and how they bounced back.   This is part of our special series in partnership with du Business called Inspiring Growth, to celebrate entrepreneurship and highlight business success. We feature eight successful entrepreneurs and innovators who shared their personal stories to help others learn valuable lessons. Throughout the show, we will focus on growth, exploring the path of how they turned their dreams into reality. We hope this proves to be both inspirational and valuable for those who are facing their own personal and business challenges, as always du Business is your partner to enable business and personal growth. You can connect with Omar on LinkedIn, and find out more about Letswork on their website.  Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:48 Ramadan 1:04 How Letswork started  2:27 In one sentence what problem does Letswork fix? 2:57 How to turn an idea into a business? 4:34 B2B - Convincing other business  5:38 Using Google maps to spot trends of spaces  6:40 How Covid changed your Business?     8:23 Workspaces impact on our productivity and performance/happiness at work  8:45 Yes, to work life balance 9:32 Dos & Don'ts 10:34 Feeling successful 11:48 Future of work 13:38 Outro

Joining me today is Asma Lootah Founder & Owner of The Hundred Wellness Centre. Everything started in 2002, when she discovered and fell in love with Pilates. Asma has won numerous awards for her work at the Hundred, in 2010 she was awarded the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Award for Young Business Leaders for the best business in healthcare by the Crown Prince of Dubai. She is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of people in the UAE through her centre. Her work at The Hundred has been consistently rewarded through the years and her mission is to continue enhancing the services and the offerings of the centre and changing people’s lives for the better.  This is part of our special series in partnership with du Business called Inspiring Growth, to celebrate entrepreneurship and highlight business success. We feature eight successful entrepreneurs and innovators who shared their personal stories to help others learn valuable lessons. Throughout the show, we will focus on growth, exploring the path of how they turned their dreams into reality. We hope this proves to be both inspirational and valuable for those who are facing their own personal and business challenges, as always du Business is your partner to enable business and personal growth. You can find out about The Hundred Wellness Centre on their website, and follow them on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:18 Ramadan 1:44 How The Hundred Wellness Centre started  2:19 Pilates change my life 2:53 Trying to find who I am 4:04 I want to be my own boss 5:10 Challenges of being a female entrepreneur 6:08 Overcome the roadblocks of entrepreneurship     8:18 The UAE vision - We are the transected, we are the change makers   9:15 Feeling successful 9:37 Building the business culture 11:39 What the business means to you? 12:08 What is next? 12:53 No regrets 13:22 Outro 

Joining me today is Mona Mirza, Founder CEO of Biolite Aesthetic Clinic. Having worked in the beauty industry since the age of 18 in London UK, Mona’s experience spans over 30 years. She began her career as a cosmetologist & at the start of the beauty laser revolution in the 90’s was one of the very first licensed laser & IPL supervisors / practitioners in the UK, fondly known as the IPL queen by her clients. Her love for treating skin began as a personal journey which culminated into a passion to heal & treat problematic skin using a vast array of technology and a deep respect for one’s skin. This is part of our special series in partnership with du Business called Inspiring Growth, to celebrate entrepreneurship and highlight business success. We feature eight successful entrepreneurs and innovators who shared their personal stories to help others learn valuable lessons. Throughout the show, we will focus on growth, exploring the path of how they turned their dreams into reality. We hope this proves to be both inspirational and valuable for those who are facing their own personal and business challenges, as always du Business is your partner to enable business and personal growth. You can follow Mona on Instagram, and find out about BioLite on Instagram and their website Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:04 Ramadan routine 1:33 Background story 2:40 When did you know you wanted to become an entrepreneur? 3:55 Recalibrating life to find my purpose 5:07 Building Biolite Aesthetic Clinic 7:48 Having a clear vision 8:48 Feeling successful 10:30 Know your strengths, know your weaknesses 10:53 How to keep building your reputation? 11:51 Leadership is about communication and how people are feeling 13:50 Advice for young entrepreneurs - Work ethic 15:04 Outro

Joining me today is Yousef Al Gurg Founder & Owner of Gravity DXB, A one of a kind gym in UAE to encourage training through calisthenics, a workout technique that solely uses one's body-weight. Yousef is a former football team member of Al Wasl club and a mountaineer. Despite a back injury, he has successfully scaled Aconcagua, South America's highest peak. This is part of our special series in partnership with du Business called Inspiring Growth, to celebrate entrepreneurship and highlight business success. We feature eight successful entrepreneurs and innovators who shared their personal stories to help others learn valuable lessons. Throughout the show, we will focus on growth, exploring the path of how they turned their dreams into reality.  We hope this proves to be both inspirational and valuable for those who are facing their own personal and business challenges, as always du Business is your partner to enable business and personal growth You can find Yousef on Instagram, and find Gravity on Instagram and via their website. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:08 Ramadan routine 2:08 How he started with fitness 2:51 Discovering calisthenics, mountaineering and Founding Gravity DXB 4:06 The entrepreneurial path  5:25 How did you built Gravity DXB 6:56 Word of mouth is powerful  8:00 Feeling successful 9:15 Challenge your ideas to be able to solidify them and persevere  10:49 Outro

Today we are joined by multimillionaire entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk all the way from the UAE. Known for his motivational talks and digital content creation, GaryVee has had a profound impact on people's lives all over the world and never stops motivating others with his willingness to share his own experiences. Starting off as a young business mind, first with his father’s business and then expanding into his own empire, GaryVee shares what interests him about Dubai, what brands in the region should start doing in 2023, and more.  About Gary Vaynerchuk Gary is considered one of the leading global minds on what’s next in culture, relevance, he is described as one of the most forward thinkers in business - he acutely recognizes trends and patterns early to help others understand how these shifts impact consumer behavior. Whether it's emerging artists, esports, Web3, or digital communications, Gary understands how to bring brand relevance to the forefront. He is a prolific angel investor with early investments in companies such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Venmo, Snapchat, Coinbase and Uber. In addition to running multiple businesses, Gary documents his life daily as a CEO through his social media channels which has more than 44 million followers and garners more than 300 million monthly impressions/views across all platforms. His podcast The GaryVee Audio Experience ranks among the top podcasts globally. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:00 Gary’s interest in Dubai and The Middle East 1:40 Gary’s plan to set up an office in Dubai 2:16 What brands in the Middle East should start doing in 2023 4:09 Why don't people create content? 5:05 Influencer marketing 6:44 Music and sports 8:22 Dos and Don'ts 9:21 outro You can find Gary Vee on his website, and follow him on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Joining me today is Ibrahim Al-Mallouhi, founder of The Espresso Lab. His early relationship with the rich world of coffee led him to a journey of diligence that combined specialized academic studies and practical experience, as he traveled to visit the most important coffee farms and international coffee shops globally. This is part of our special series in partnership with du Business called Inspiring Growth, to celebrate entrepreneurship and highlight business success. We’re featuring eight successful entrepreneurs and innovators who share their personal stories to help others learn valuable lessons. Throughout the show, we will focus on growth, exploring the path of how they turned their dreams into reality.  We hope this proves to be both inspirational and valuable for those who are facing their own personal and business challenges, as always du Business is your partner to enable business and personal growth. You can follow Ibrahim on Instagram and check out The Espresso Lab. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:46 Coffee and Ramadan 2:11 Opening The Espresso Lab  3:37 Ibrahim’s background 4:56 The entrepreneurial path  6:24 Challenges create opportunities 8:57 Dealing with doubt 9:18 Behind every great man is a great woman 9:15 Feeling successful  10:29 Outro 

This Ramadan we teamed up with du Business for a special series called Inspiring Growth, to celebrate entrepreneurship and highlight business success. We feature eight successful entrepreneurs and innovators who shared their personal stories to help others learn valuable lessons. Throughout the show, we will focus on growth, exploring the path of how they turned their dreams into reality.  We hope this proves to be both inspirational and valuable for those who are facing their own personal and business challenges, as always du Business is your partner to enable business and personal growth. Joining me in the first episode is Fatma Al Mulla, the founder and creative director of FMM, a collection of pop culture inspired shirts, dresses, abayas and accessories that can be found in Dubai’s coolest boutiques. After graduating from the American University of Sharjah, where she studied visual communication and photography, Fatma established her own Khaleeji pop-culture brand, FMM, which takes its name from her three initials. The collection pokes fun at social and cultural stereotypes and misconceptions with its detailed illustrations and tongue in cheek Arabic captions. You can follow Fatma on Instagram and visit her website for more. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:17 Fatmas’s Ramadan Routine 2:22 How did you come up with the concept  5:41 The learning curve 6:33 How did you build your audience? 10:19 How did you establish your work culture? 13:12 Fatma’s advice to start your own business 14:36 Outro 

Today, we are joined by the world leader in speed-reading, memory improvement, and optimal brain performance! With over 7 million podcast downloads and the the author of the NY Times and #1 WSJ bestseller, Limitless - Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, Unlock Your Exceptional Life. About Jim Kwik Jim Kwik is a business coach, entrepreneur, and literal genius. He is the Founder and CEO of Kwik Learning, an online brain training and learning company that teaches people how to make the most of their minds. Jim suffered a brain injury when he was five years old, which caused him to have slow brain performance and struggle in school. He embarked on a journey to learn about his brain, why it was "broken," and what he could do to fix it.  During that journey, he discovered new learning habits, such as accelerated learning systems and tactics. He spent years conditioning his brain for faster reading and better memory. Companies such as SpaceX and Virgin are owned by billionaire geniuses such as Richard Branson. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:04 Jim’s trip to Egypt 3:03 Jim’s interest in the human’s brain  11:00 the L.I.E 14:30 Learning doesn't come from one area  16:18 Jim’s relationship with his grandmother  17:19 10 things you can do for a better brain  25:44 quality of sleep  28:00 Jim’s favorite exercise for the brain 30:24 chronic stress 32:36 Jim’s master class 34:00 outro  Links: Jim Kwik’s website Follow Jim on Instagram • Twitter • Facebook